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EltaMD
UV Restore
A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
What's inside
Ingredients List
13 trigger at least one check · 20 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Squalane
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Lecithin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Squalane, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Lecithin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Squalane
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Oxide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Lecithin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate →Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid →Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane →
Dupes
- EltaMD UV Restore Tinted95% match
- EltaMD UV Aox Mist76% match
- EltaMD UV Sheer70% match
- EltaMD Skincare UV Aox Elements SPF 50 Tinted67% match
- EltaMD UV Aox Elements66% match
- EltaMD UV Active64% match